Pajaro Valley Youth Soccer Club
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Interested in being a Referee
Contact: Colin Arblaster - Lead Assignor for Assigning Solutions
For further questions please email the Ref Coordinator at: pvrefs@yahoo.com
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| CYSA | NorCal Premier | |
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| Number of Players | U8 4v4 U9-U10 7v7 U11-U12 9v9 U13+ 11v11 |
Same |
| Build Out Line | 7 v 7 only | Same |
| Ball Size | U8 Size 3 U9 - U12 Size 4 U13+ Size 5 |
Same |
Length of half |
U8 3 15-minute periods U9-10 25-minute halves U11-12 30-minute halves U13-14 35-minute halves U15-16 40-minute halves U17+ 45-minute halves (all have 10-minute halftime) |
U8 4 10-minute periods U9-U10 Same (5-min halftime) U11 and U12 Same (5-min halftime) U13 35-minute halves U14-U16 40-minute halves U17+ Same
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| Substitutions | FIFA rules-any stoppage
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FIFA rules-any stoppage (NPL: See note below)
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| Head Injury Prevention and Protocol | 7 v 7 and 9 v 9: Deliberately heading the ball shall be considered a dangerous play. Play shall be stopped and restarted with an indirect free kick for the opposing team. If inside the penalty area, the kick shall be taken from a spot on the penalty area line nearest the spot of the infringment. The player may not reenter the game unless cleared by an appopriate health care professional.
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All U11 and younger age Same
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| Field Dimensions | 4 v 4 Games: Field size: 15-25 x 25-35 Penalty area: Goal area: Penalty spot: Free kick distance: 7 v 7 Games: Field size: 35-45 x 55-65 Penalty area: 12 x 24 Goal area: 4 x 8 Penalty spot: 10 Free kick distance: 8 9 v 9 Games: Field size: 45-55 x 70-80 Penalty area: 14 x 36 Goal area: 5 x 16 Penalty spot: 10 Free kick distance: 8 |
4 v 4 Games: Field size: 15-25 x 25-35 Goal Area: 3 x 8 Fouls: Indirect only 7 v 7 Games: Same 9 v 9 Games: Same
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Special NPL Laws:
(see here for complete handbook) In the U16, U17, U18/19 for Field Players, substitutions are permitted as follows:
• First Half: No Re‐Entry
• Second Half: one Re‐Entry
There will be 1 re‐entry per half for an injured GK (no field player re‐entry).
Required Pre‐Game Procedure Approximately five minutes prior to each NPL match teams will conduct an International "Walk‐On." Following the Walk‐On the teams should shake hands with the referees and the opposing players. It is our hope to bring camaraderie and respect between the teams and referees prior to the start of the match. In case of a highly impacted game schedule the walk‐on can be waved in order to help games start on time.
Helpful links:
Laws of the Game
Advice to the referee (PDF)
Asktheref.com
CYSA(Cal North) Referee Procedures
Tips for Referees
Before the Game
1. Show up at least ½ hour before the game with proper uniform and equipment.
2. The referee should introduce him/herself to both coaches.
3. The referee should have a discussion with the assistants of how he/she wants to do the game.
4. If you do not have a full crew, you should discuss with the coaches (together) whether or not to
use club lines. Club lines should only signal out of touch, not fouls or offside. Divide the club line
duties between the teams to avoid the appearance of partiality.
During the Game
1. Being a successful referee is about selling. To sell you must convince players, coaches and
spectators that you know what you are doing and are in charge of the game. How to sell:
a) BLOW YOUR WHISTLE AS LOUD AS YOU CAN. Your whistle is your most important tool. Change the sound level,
length and number of blasts to suit the situation. Above all, no weak whistles.
b) Make your decisions and stand by them. Try avoid appearing to change a decision because of
pressure by players, coaches or spectators. Consult your assistants before the decision if they may
have had a better view.
c) Do not tolerate dissent. It will only grow. Warn, then caution (yellow card), then eject (red
card). It is useful to make it clear to all that you are warning a player or coach to stop dissenting.
2. The game is not about you or the coaches or the spectators. It is about the players. Your goal is
to provide an environment where skill and the joy of the game can shine. Concentrate on
controlling the serious fouls. Try to stop the game as little as possible.
3. Try at all times to remain calm and polite. If you are calm, others will be more calm.
4. Remember that the referees are a team. The center referee should make a habit of making
repeated eye contact with the assistants. It is acceptable to offer an explanation of a team member's
decision to a coach, player or spectator. However, that explanation should always be supportive of
the decision and never repeat never be critical of the decision.
5. In general, ignore coaches and spectators. However, they cannot be allowed to create a hostile
environment for you or the players. They cannot be allowed to incite fouls or violence.
a) If a spectator is causing problems, stop the game and ask the coach to either stop the behavior or
remove the spectator. If the behavior continues, ask the coach to remove the spectator before the
game can proceed.
b) If a coach is causing problems, stop the game, warn the coach. If the behavior continues tell him
that you are giving him a caution (do not show him a card). If it still continues, eject the coach. Do
not enter into a discussion with the coach.
6) If players, coaches or spectators refuse to follow your directions, blow your whistle, terminate
the game and leave the field.
After the Game
1. Observe the post-game handshake. Some of the worst behavior happens then. You are still in
charge.
2. Promptly submit the game cards and any necessary reports, especially red card reports.
3. Report both good and bad behavior by coaches and spectators.
Above All,
Have Fun!
If it’s not fun, don’t do it.